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SUMMARY
The Cromdale Hills are a rather unfrequented ridge, boggy in places, rising between Speyside and Strath Avon. This walk include 2 grahams (Creagan a' Chaise 722m and Càrn a'Ghille Chearr 710m), battle site and two massive hilltop cairns with extensive views.
We will walk in Easy Pace
To Creagan a’ Chaise first then walk on the ridge towards Carn a’Ghille Chearr , then return to the beallach and descent to the road. Route please see uploaded picture.

19k 620m ascent 6 hours
Grade 3 Bog Factor 3.5/5

Start point: Starting point

Walking reference for partial route can be found on WH website, pleasee note this is not today’s extact route, please see pictute for our route. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fionas/carn-a-ghille-chearr
TERRAIN
Quiet tarmac road, rough track, then heather path to the ridge. The ridge is broad, wet and pathless in parts across heather and bog.
HILLWALKING IN WINTER See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/safety/winter-skills.shtml
Participation Statement
“The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement”
Suitability
You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If we think the walk is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for yours and the group's safety and comfort.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

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